Automatic vs. quartz - Page 4

There is no question that quartz is more accurate. I have a couple just to make sure I know exactly what time it is (and I check them against the Atomic Clock.) But guys buy autos for the workmanship. If you are used to quartz, dropping a couple of thousand for an auto and finding it runs 3-4 seconds off per day (it adds up!) can be disheartening. Happened to me when I bought my Omega Seamaster and, after consulting an expert on-line, found that it was operating within COSC (I think that's the correct acronym) and while he could get it a little better it probably wasn't worth the dough. Since then I have acquired about a dozen more autos, no more quartz. I like to wear my Luminox Navy Seal (quartz) to bed because it lights up like a Christmas tree and for about $285 you can't beat it.

i didnt read all posts so at the risk of repetition, imho if you are going to spend any money on a watch it should be mechanical. i hear quartz and think $10 timex, although there are plenty of generic mechanical movements out there as well

this really isnt the place for a dissertation, so go out read up on the subject from an unbiased source and decide what is important for you in watch before you spend any significant money

I'm curious, to posters, does the accuracy thing really matter that much? Personally, as long as I'm within about 5 minutes of the "correct" time, I'm fine with a watch, so a few seconds or more a year (heck, a minute loss a year) isn't actually that much is it?

Not for me, but many automatics run fast/slow quite a few seconds per day, which over the course of a couple weeks or longer can you take you further out than a mere five minutes. I can understand if some people don't want to have to re-set their watches all the time. Both quartz and automatic have their place, therefore.

A mechanical watch, particularly an automatic, is a true timepiece and could even be considered as a reflection of what was once one of mankind's greatest feats of engineering. It is almost organic - an extension of your body; it's heartbeat sustained by the mere movements of your wrist.

I'm curious, to posters, does the accuracy thing really matter that much? Personally, as long as I'm within about 5 minutes of the "correct" time, I'm fine with a watch, so a few seconds or more a year (heck, a minute loss a year) isn't actually that much is it?

Two of my watches are manuals and have to be set daily, so when I wear my automatic, I tend to set it prior to wear just as I do my manuals.